MMORPG.com Daily Digest - September 29 2017

block If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE, go to [( MMORPG DAILY DIGEST September 29, 2017 [The HiRez Bugle: Skins Galore and Necro Fun for Paladins](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) This week’s HiRez Bugle focuses on the new hotness coming to Paladins, just in time for Halloween. We’ve also got notes about the SMITE 2018 Odyssey, Bruce Buffer getting his own announcer pack, the addition of the Hindu pantheon to Hand of the Gods, and a special giveaway too! Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Final Fantasy XIV : Checking in with Red Mage and Samurai](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) When Stormblood came out, the very first thing I wrote about was Samurai. New jobs excite me more than anything else, and both SAM and Red Mage have changed FFXIV for the better. It’s been about four months now, and with 4.1 — the first major content patch — coming out on October 10th, I thought now would be a good time to check in with the new additions now the dust has settled and people have (mostly) figured out how jobs are going to play from here on out. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Roccat Khan Pro Hi-Res Gaming Headset: Audio Fans Rejoice](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Roccat is well known in the peripheral world for making high quality devices that think outside the box. This time, they’re bringing high resolution audio to the masses with their affordable Khan Pro gaming headset. That “High Res” distinction is something audiophiles know well. Coming in at only $99, can the Khan Pro deliver on its lofty promises? Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Destiny 2 : Shooting Stars – Our Destiny 2 (PS4) Review](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) At its core, Destiny 2 is a game about shooting and looting. Admittedly, Bungie’s latest effort does a superb job at this, giving us the opportunity to shoot a variety of aliens in an incredibly satisfying manner, amongst gorgeous surroundings, and in all manner of ways. It’s enshrouded in a compelling and immersive mythos, with a breadcrumb trail of loot rewards to urge us ever onwards. But is it enough? The time has come to finally weigh in, as this is our Destiny 2 (PS4) review. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Guild Wars 2 : Path of Fire Has a Hidden Griffon Mount & Here's How You Get It](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) During the run-up to Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire’s launch, players were teased about the four mounts being added to the game. But secretly, ArenaNet hid a fifth mount - the Griffon - in the deserts of Elona. Read on to find out how to get it, and what it’s all about. Beware, non-story spoilers ahead! Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Final Fantasy XIV : Koji Fox on What Makes Eorzean Lore So Important Part 2](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Final Fantasy XIV’s lifeblood, aside from being Final Fantasy, is its story. We managed to catch up with Square Enix’s Koji Fox to chat about the MMORPG’s ongoing lore development, story, and secrets of the Eorzean narrative. Read on for part two of our interview with Koji Fox, the Co-Lead World and Lore Developer on the massively successful game. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Giveaways and Contests](20Newsletter/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: PUBG Corp. Becomes Bluehole Subsidiary to Deal with All Things PUBG](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Bluehole Inc. has announced the formation of a subsidiary called PUBG Corp. that will be managing the development and global business opportunities for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Part of the global opportunities includes an office in the United States with other offices planned for Europe and Japan. "This expansion will allow for more centralized points of contact for players around the world." Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Paladins: Champions of the Realm: Paladins Necromancer Weapons Sweepstakes!](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) MMORPG.com has been given a limited number of gift keys for Paladins that will give players special necromancer weapons. These include Gaze of Nergal (Seris weapon skin only), Deathbringer (Zhin weapon skin only) and Eroded Oath (Lex weapon skin only). Enter for a chance to win now! Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: The HiRez Bugle: Skins Galore and Necro Fun for Paladins](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) This week's HiRez Bugle focuses on the new hotness coming to Paladins, just in time for Halloween. We've also got notes about the SMITE 2018 Odyssey, Bruce Buffer getting his own announcer pack, the addition of the Hindu pantheon to Hand of the Gods, and a special giveaway too! Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: Total War Arena Closed Beta Key Giveaway!](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) MMORPG.com has been given a limited number of closed beta keys for Wargaming's all new real time tactical game - Total War Arena! This is a free-to- play team-based game where heroes of the past fight in epic scale 10v10 battles. Get your key now and get in the battle! Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: MMOCircles - A Social Platform to Game with Like Minded Players](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) MMOCircles has launched into open beta with players around the world invited to join up and find like-minded players to adventure with. So far, you can join others playing Vindictus, Neverwinter, and Hellgate. You can sign up on the MMOCircles site or via Facebook. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Final Fantasy XIV: Checking in with Red Mage and Samurai](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) When Stormblood came out, the very first thing I wrote about was Samurai. New jobs excite me more than anything else, and both SAM and Red Mage have changed FFXIV for the better. It's been about four months now, and with 4.1 -- the first major content patch -- coming out on October 10th, I thought now would be a good time to check in with the new additions now the dust has settled and people have (mostly) figured out how jobs are going to play from here on out. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire Has a Hidden Griffon Mount & Here's How You Get It](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) During the run-up to Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire's launch, players were teased about the four mounts being added to the game. But secretly, ArenaNet hid a fifth mount - the Griffon - in the deserts of Elona. Read on to find out how to get it, and what it's all about. Beware, non-story spoilers ahead! Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Conquer Online: Massive Class Graphic Upgrade Coming on October 17th](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The Conquer Online team is ready to show off some of the upgraded graphics that players will enjoy when the update is released on October 17th. Most notably, classes will be upgraded alongside the game's main maps. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: Roccat Khan Pro Hi-Res Gaming Headset: Audio Fans Rejoice](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Roccat is well known in the peripheral world for making high quality devices that think outside the box. This time, they're bringing high resolution audio to the masses with their affordable Khan Pro gaming headset. That "High Res" distinction is something audiophiles know well. Coming in at only $99, can the Khan Pro deliver on its lofty promises? Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Destiny 2: Shooting Stars – Our Destiny 2 (PS4) Review](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) At its core, Destiny 2 is a game about shooting and looting. Admittedly, Bungie's latest effort does a superb job at this, giving us the opportunity to shoot a variety of aliens in an incredibly satisfying manner, amongst gorgeous surroundings, and in all manner of ways. It's enshrouded in a compelling and immersive mythos, with a breadcrumb trail of loot rewards to urge us ever onwards. But is it enough? The time has come to finally weigh in, as this is our Destiny 2 (PS4) review. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: Battlerite Offers a Final Few Days of Free Play & a Taste of Halloween](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Stunlock Studios is wrapping up its free week this weekend by bringing a Halloween event on board. You can still participate for free through October 1st with the event ending at 1:00 pm Pacific / 4:00 pm Eastern. Starting today, you can also enjoy the inaugural Halloween event with themed weapons, avatars, mounts and legendary outfits. Halloween items can be purchased by using the in-game currency earned for playing. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Overwatch: J.Lo, Shaq & Marshawn Lynch Introduce San Francisco Roster](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) NRG eSports, the force behind the San Francisco branch of the Overwatch League, has put out a new video to introduce the team roster. It's packed with celebrity appearances in the form of Shaquille O'Neal, Marshawn Lynch and J.Lo, all three of whom are investors in the team...and rather awkwardly sounding "stoked" during their segments. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Elsword: Elsword Insider Volume 1 - What Lies Ahead?](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) KOG Games is unleashing a brand new video series called the Elsword Insider. In this first volume, team members talk about content changes and what direction the game will move in over the coming months. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Crowfall: Stoneborn Introduced in New Meet the Race Update](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Thomas "Blixtev" Blair has posted another developer blog called "Meet the Stoneborn!" He introduces the Stoneborn as the eldest of races. Created by the gods but not born of them, their numbers dwindle with the death of each Stoneborn as no new ones are created. The Stoneborn are enchanted creatures of earth and plant life. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Final Fantasy XIV: Koji Fox on What Makes Eorzean Lore So Important Part 2](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Final Fantasy XIV's lifeblood, aside from being Final Fantasy, is its story. We managed to catch up with Square Enix's Koji Fox to chat about the MMORPG's ongoing lore development, story, and secrets of the Eorzean narrative. Read on for part two of our interview with Koji Fox, the Co-Lead World and Lore Developer on the massively successful game. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Games to play, Free now](20Newsletter/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) ©2001-2017 Cyber Creations Inc. Our records indicate we have your permission to send this email to this address. If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE, go to [(